Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) will host its 11th annual ENDADA Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 11am - 3pm. ENDADA, MBA’s only student-run festival, will feature over 30 professional and emerging artists, can’t-miss live music and improv, food from some of Nashville’s most-loved chefs and performances by the acclaimed Southern Word Poets. The festival is free and open to th
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“ENDADA has quickly become one of the most popular and exciting annual events on the MBA campus since its inception in 2011,” said Will Glover, past ENDADA organizer. “Along with the amazing food and entertainment, ENDADA unites artistic students with professionals from the Nashville arts community to learn more about their creative processes, a fundamental part of the ENDADA experience.”
At ENDADA, dozens of professional artists from the Metro Nashville community will sell and exhibit their work, while also providing the rare chance to witness the birth of artistic creativity through interactive demonstrations. As a soundtrack for these imaginative collaborations, live music will be performed throughout the day, with a lineup of talented bands and performers that include SolCat, Boy Named Banjo, Lizzy LeBleu, Nashville School of Rock, Debutante, Five PIece Fortune, Kang Huh, and many more. Some of Nashville’s best food artisans will bring their unique flavors to campus elevating aspiring student-chefs to the sizzling heights of professionals. Award-winning Nashville chefs will serve up a delicious array of food, while MBA students and Nashville chef and faculty member, Malcolm Morrison, will be serving some delicious sandwiches at their SAM WIDGES stand. The Grilled Cheeserie will make their return along with Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. Food artisans from West End Farmers Market will be on hand with seasonal edibles. Our mission is to not only celebrate local professional artists and student’s creative endeavors but to engage the community in making their mark as well. Hip Hues will return allowing participants the opportunity to screen print their own event t-shirt. A community mural will be painted with artist Andee Rudloff among other interactive and engaging arts activities.
